Currently listening to: My thoughts
If my foot traveled
that far up, you'd really choke.
Hope springs eternal.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, October 17, 2010
For Little Girls Everywhere!!
Current mood: Sunday night blues
Currently listening to: Colts vs. Redskings on NBC
What can I say. This is AMAZING!!!! I felt so great after watching this, so I can only imagine how it makes young girls feel.
Currently listening to: Colts vs. Redskings on NBC
What can I say. This is AMAZING!!!! I felt so great after watching this, so I can only imagine how it makes young girls feel.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sensitivity
Current mood: Naively stunned
Currently listening to: 'Take Off the Blues' by Foreign Exchange
I am utterly appalled.
That's the only way to put it.
Here's why: this anti-Muslim sentiment thing is really bubbling.
I realize that I don't have the pain of someone who lost a loved one during 9/11. I realize that I am sometimes too rational for my own good, but I cannot understand why so many people are against the mosque that is proposed to be built near Ground Zero.
Insensitive.
That is the word that you hear most fair people on this subject.
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| They are going to have a FIELD DAY with this dude in Central Booking. |
"They have the right to build it, but it's insensitive to build it there."
People are uncomfortable because, no matter what they tell themselves, a small part still believes that the Muslim religion is synonymous with terrorism.
Some will gladly admit it, but most won't. It's like when you're on a plane and a group of people who are, or appear to be, Muslim board. There's that moment where your mind flashes and thinks, "Hmm? I wonder if..." but then, usually, you catch yourself. Or, watch them really hard throughout the flight!
Don't get me wrong, I make unfavorable associations about certain types of people sometimes, too. It's not nice, but I own that. I just don't see why this mosque is seen as a threat. This will be the most watched mosque, probably, in the country! It's like when you fly on 9/11 (which I have since 2001). It is the day that everyone is on point. No worries.
So, can someone please tell me why, unless you associate being Muslim with being a terrorist, you think that building the mosque near Ground Zero is insensitive??
I'm all ears.
(Pani and JLB, for your birthdays, you got a blog post.)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Movement
Current mood: Very good
Currently listening to: TV background noise
Is it really so bad?
That bad?
I'm on the other side of this issue, so I may not get it.
Is having a Black president really STILL that hard on some folks? Apparently, this is the case for army Lt. Col. Terry Lakin.
Lakin is an army physician who was recently given orders to redeploy to Afghanistan. Because he feels that President Barack Hussein Obama is not a U.S. citizen, Lakin believes that all of President Obama's orders are illegal.
So, what does Lt. Col. Lakin decide to do? He decides to ignore the order from the president and is now facing a court martial.
Our dear, dear Lt. Col. Lakin does not want to take any illegal orders. Wow! He really believes in his cause! How noble of you, Lt. Col. Lakin!
It doesn't matter that there are soldiers in Afghanistan who could really use your help. Nor, does it matter that, as a member of the armed forces (for 18 years!), you MUST have some strong sense of duty.
No, sir! What matters is that you perpetuate this ignorance and make yourself look like a complete idiot in the process.
If you don't believe me, I'll let him tell it. I don't want to seem like I'm passing along inaccurate information.
But, Mr. Lakin is not alone! The American Patriot Foundation (it has 501(c)(3) status for all you eager donors looking for tax breaks!) has started a legal defense fund to help Mr. Lakin get the best possible defense available for his case.
Whether people realize it or not, there is some mobilization going on. Whether it's the American Patriot Foundation, or the Tea Party people, or something else, there is a movement. We'll see how all of this continues to go down.
Currently listening to: TV background noise
Is it really so bad?
That bad?
I'm on the other side of this issue, so I may not get it.
Is having a Black president really STILL that hard on some folks? Apparently, this is the case for army Lt. Col. Terry Lakin.
Lakin is an army physician who was recently given orders to redeploy to Afghanistan. Because he feels that President Barack Hussein Obama is not a U.S. citizen, Lakin believes that all of President Obama's orders are illegal.
So, what does Lt. Col. Lakin decide to do? He decides to ignore the order from the president and is now facing a court martial.
Our dear, dear Lt. Col. Lakin does not want to take any illegal orders. Wow! He really believes in his cause! How noble of you, Lt. Col. Lakin!
It doesn't matter that there are soldiers in Afghanistan who could really use your help. Nor, does it matter that, as a member of the armed forces (for 18 years!), you MUST have some strong sense of duty.
No, sir! What matters is that you perpetuate this ignorance and make yourself look like a complete idiot in the process.
If you don't believe me, I'll let him tell it. I don't want to seem like I'm passing along inaccurate information.
But, Mr. Lakin is not alone! The American Patriot Foundation (it has 501(c)(3) status for all you eager donors looking for tax breaks!) has started a legal defense fund to help Mr. Lakin get the best possible defense available for his case.
Whether people realize it or not, there is some mobilization going on. Whether it's the American Patriot Foundation, or the Tea Party people, or something else, there is a movement. We'll see how all of this continues to go down.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Life
Current mood: Tired, but OK.
Currently listening to: 'Be Alright' by Foreign Exchange
Life.
It's beautiful.
It's complicated.
It's fleeting.
Today is the first time that I had to delete someone's number from my phone because they are no longer here with us. Normally, I delete a number if I have some sort of beef (which is rare, no pun intended), or I just don't want to be bothered with them anymore.
However, this deletion was not controlled by me. In this technological age, the reminder of the temporary nature of our lives is reduced to one simple command: ERASE.
Rest in peace, CG.
Whatever I was supposed to learn from you, I did. You will be missed.
On another note, I have been glued to the Discovery Channel series "life". It's all about animals and how they live, socialize, hunt, mate, etc.
I eat this kind of stuff up. The BF is so tired of me going on and on (and on) about it, but he likes it, too. I can tell.
One of my friends and I were talking about men. She read somewhere that if a man's place is completely decked out, stay away. This is a sign that he is a player extraordinaire.
There might be something to that.
When I was watching "life" there was this part about the Vogelkop Bowerbird. This bird takes the concept of the bachelor pad to the next level! Watch here to see what I mean, and enjoy. Enjoy your LIFE.
Happy Birthday, Mommy!!!
Currently listening to: 'Be Alright' by Foreign Exchange
Life.
It's beautiful.
It's complicated.
It's fleeting.
Today is the first time that I had to delete someone's number from my phone because they are no longer here with us. Normally, I delete a number if I have some sort of beef (which is rare, no pun intended), or I just don't want to be bothered with them anymore.
However, this deletion was not controlled by me. In this technological age, the reminder of the temporary nature of our lives is reduced to one simple command: ERASE.
Rest in peace, CG.
Whatever I was supposed to learn from you, I did. You will be missed.
I eat this kind of stuff up. The BF is so tired of me going on and on (and on) about it, but he likes it, too. I can tell.
One of my friends and I were talking about men. She read somewhere that if a man's place is completely decked out, stay away. This is a sign that he is a player extraordinaire.
There might be something to that.
When I was watching "life" there was this part about the Vogelkop Bowerbird. This bird takes the concept of the bachelor pad to the next level! Watch here to see what I mean, and enjoy. Enjoy your LIFE.
Happy Birthday, Mommy!!!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Lessons from Basic Cable
Current mood: Getting used to the idea that tomorrow is Monday
Currently listening to: 'I Wish You Knew' by Mariah Carey
I woke up with this crazy headache today. It just would not subside. Even after the Tylenol. Usually, I'm reluctant to even pop pills, but this one was not playin'. It still lingered, so I decided to lay up on the couch and watch basic cable and doze off. (Pani Sue said it was probably all those screaming kids from yesterday! She might be right.)
"Evan Almighty" was on, and I never saw it before so I let it watch me as I alternated between states of consciousness and unconsciousness trying to feel better.
At one point, I woke up and God (Morgan Freeman) dropped this amazing, AMAZING line to someone who was having difficulty with faith:
Currently listening to: 'I Wish You Knew' by Mariah Carey
I woke up with this crazy headache today. It just would not subside. Even after the Tylenol. Usually, I'm reluctant to even pop pills, but this one was not playin'. It still lingered, so I decided to lay up on the couch and watch basic cable and doze off. (Pani Sue said it was probably all those screaming kids from yesterday! She might be right.)
"Evan Almighty" was on, and I never saw it before so I let it watch me as I alternated between states of consciousness and unconsciousness trying to feel better.
At one point, I woke up and God (Morgan Freeman) dropped this amazing, AMAZING line to someone who was having difficulty with faith:
"Let me ask you something: if someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience, or does he give them the opportunity to be patient?
If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous?
If someone prayed for their family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?"
Whoaaaaaaaa. Profound, right?
So I guess the point of that line is that we learn through adversity and it is usually at those times that we really have the opportunity to grow and become better people. I know that when everything's cake we just coast, but, damn! This trial-by-fire sh*t gets to be draining!!
However, it DOES make sense. I get it. I concede.
I have a confession to make: I have patience issues.
I can admit it. It's something I work on everyday, but I never looked at it the way it was asked by "God" in this movie. Basically, how can you develop or exercise these traits that you want if you don't have a chance to use them? It's easy to say that you're patient or courageous or unselfish or loving or whatever if you never actually had to show and prove that fact.
Something to mentally chew on, people.
P.S. - I'm a godmommy now! Sweet.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Blocking Blessings
Current mood: Serious
Currently listening to: Peace and quiet
You know how we are always told to will our desires into existence? You have heard others talk about their daily affirmations or praying out loud or asking the universe for EXACTLY what they want. And then, actually getting it.
I tried that this morning.
It was soooooo HARD!!!
First, you have to know what you really want. I mean, really, really know, and know how to articulate it. I got that, so this was not the source of my hesitation.
What is most important is that you can't be afraid to want it. I almost punked out!
I paused. I exhaled.
Conversation in my mind:
The answer was yes. A reluctant yes, but a yes, nevertheless. There is sometimes fear associated with what we really want to have. If that's the case, aren't we somehow obstructing ourselves from getting it? And what is the source of the fear, anyway?
I have more questions today than answers. It's gonna be one of those.
Food for thought.
Currently listening to: Peace and quiet
You know how we are always told to will our desires into existence? You have heard others talk about their daily affirmations or praying out loud or asking the universe for EXACTLY what they want. And then, actually getting it.
I tried that this morning.
It was soooooo HARD!!!
First, you have to know what you really want. I mean, really, really know, and know how to articulate it. I got that, so this was not the source of my hesitation.
What is most important is that you can't be afraid to want it. I almost punked out!
I paused. I exhaled.
Conversation in my mind:
VOICE: Are you really ready for this?
ME: Hell yeah! I'm ready!
V: Nahhh. I mean REALLY ready? No-turning-back ready?
M: Oh. Ummm....yeah.
V: Hmmmm....
M: Yup. Yes.
V: Hmmmmm...
M: YES! I'm really ready. I'm just nervous.
V: That's cool. At least you know.
The answer was yes. A reluctant yes, but a yes, nevertheless. There is sometimes fear associated with what we really want to have. If that's the case, aren't we somehow obstructing ourselves from getting it? And what is the source of the fear, anyway?
I have more questions today than answers. It's gonna be one of those.
Food for thought.
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